Reds Place Trevino on IL, Call Up Higgins

0:00On April 8th, the Cincinnati Reds just put catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list with a thoracic spine strain. The 33-year-old backup has only played in three games this season, backing up starter Tyler Stevenson. Earlier this week, manager Terry Francona said the issue first popped up in spring training, but flared when Trevino caught. They hoped it settled down, but it kept locking him up, so now he's getting tests in Cincinnati today. Trevino's limited role hasn't hurt the Reds much so far, but it thins their death behind the plate in the early going. Fans are hoping a short term since he's been a steady reserve. To fill the spot, they called up catcher infielder PJ, Higgins from Triple A Louisville, and he sets a catch in today's finale against the Miami Marlins. That opened a 40-man roster slot by designating infielder Christian and Carnation Strand for assignment. He had a strong rookie year with 13, homers, but dealt with injury since. Reds brass will watch Higgins closely while monitoring Trevino's recovery, keeping

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